Looking forward to Rainbow Moon and Quantum Conundrum. Quantum Conundrum will have a demo out it seems, but my love of Portal has me sold already. New dimension gameplay mechanics look puzzly fun.

Rainbow Moon battle system still has me skeptical so I wish it had a demo too. But they say even though battles are in a grid, the battles will be much shorter than a tactics RPG game.

Rainbow Moon review

Overall bought only P3 and NBA Jam. Talked myself out of Jurassic park (from what you guys say about it) infamous(too short, and will probably be a PS+perk), and Crysis(sounds like if you played it before on PC It's best left there)

even after the crapload of psn money i got thanks to langers i still didnt buy anything this week.

yeah, i passed on j.p. hoping they give it away ps+ like bttf and sam n max.
i was thinking of worms for the plat, but i have armageddon and hardly touched that and all the dlc, so i dont know what i was thinking.
already have crysis and nba jam. was thinking closure based on great reviews, but just didnt bite.
sadly i got interpol and dungeon twister... oh wellz. that's what you get for impulse psn buys.

Originally Posted by streakermaximus Little let down by NBA Jam, the digital heads seem .. off. I think I like Street Homecourt better.

Off as in comical/obnoxious? If so, that's the point.

A heads up on HOTD3....it's REALLY short. I'm guessing 30-40 minutes long to complete story mode.

Originally Posted by MIX_MASTER_ICE A heads up on HOTD3....it's REALLY short. I'm guessing 30-40 minutes long to complete story mode.

That's true, but the game is meant to be played many, many times. There are alernate routes to take and you're always trying for a better score or a perfect stage. I've probably played the game for about 10 hours and I'm still enjoying it.

As for Rainbow Moon, the game came out in Europe last week, so there are hands-on impressions and Youtube videos of the game in action. Between those and the exhaustively detailed website there's a ton of information available in lieu of a demo.

Originally Posted by Zbornak That's true, but the game is meant to be played many, many times. There are alernate routes to take and you're always trying for a better score or a perfect stage. I've probably played the game for about 10 hours and I'm still enjoying it. As for Rainbow Moon, the game came out in Europe last week, so there are hands-on impressions and Youtube videos of the game in action. Between those and the exhaustively detailed website there's a ton of information available in lieu of a demo.

Yeah, it's a typical, old-school rail shooter and I can see playing through it a few times, but 20 times? I'm not that hard up for games to have to replay it that many times. At least with Razing Storm you get a few different games in one. I think the HOTD games should have been packaged together on PSN.

Originally Posted by Argive I wonder what the chances of a Rainbow Moon demo are. I'd like to give the combat a whirl before I consider buying it.

Chances are 0% we'll get a day 1 demo, and sounds like chances are 100% that we'll get a demo eventually. (I know I'm echoing another answer, but just responding for verification, and it was mentioned on one of the Rainbow Moon PS Blog posts)

Originally Posted by MIX_MASTER_ICE So any word on Motorstorm Apocalypse being added to the free game list for tomorrow?

Originally Posted by PimpLimp First let me set the record straight. The free games are rotated MONTHLY not WEEKLY. We PS+ users got 3 new games LAST week and therefore we won't be getting any new ones till NEXT month. So in short and to answer your question, no, there hasn't been any word on what next month's games will be.

Originally Posted by IamPro I am thinking about getting House of the Dead 3 and NBA Jam, thoughts? I use to play the originals and was wondering if they are close to them or at least good remakes?

NBA Jam is really awesome.

Originally Posted by FriskyTanuki http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/...north-america/ Dyad will be out on July 17 for $14.99.

$15?!?! I think they're kidding themselves with that price.

Will buy Catherine before month is over....Wish it were 14.99 or 9.99 since I can't trade it in after I beat it...

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Did anyone buy Real Steel? That's the one game in this sale I"m thinking about buying tonight.

EDIT: Despite getting some enjoyment out of the demo, I think I'm gonna skip it because the reviews are so bad. Apparently the grinding to level up your character to a decent level is ridiculous. That doesn't sound fun.

Originally Posted by MIX_MASTER_ICE A heads up on HOTD3....it's REALLY short. I'm guessing 30-40 minutes long to complete story mode.

Dude, You can get way more out of it. I loved it in the arcade. I could spend hours going back and forth through this game. HOTD and RE:Chronicles are my favorite rail shooters.

Used my free 30 day PS Plus code & picked up Crysis, Infamous: FOB, and NBA Jam: OFE all for $22. Thanks for the heads-up on this sale OP!

Originally Posted by FlyingMonkey9 Will buy Catherine before month is over....Wish it were 14.99 or 9.99 since I can't trade it in after I beat it...

why would you want to trade in the best game in world?

http://us.playstation.com/psnplay2012/

I don't see a big blog post yet, but they have a page on the main US site for this year's PSN Play 2012:

How it works The more you game, the more you save with PSN PLAY 2012. Buy any 2 PLAY games in the PlayStation®Store and get $3 credit back, buy any 3 PLAY games to get $6 credit, or pick up all 4 PLAY titles for a $10 credit to spend on anything you want in the PlayStation®Store.** PlayStation®Plus members can save even more money with a PLAYtastic 20% discount on each of the four games when pre-ordering or buying during a game's launch week. Pre-order any PLAY title in the series for a free PS3™ theme of the game. Lineup The Expendables 2 Videogame (PS3™ system) – rated M Purchase Price: $14.99 Release Date: 07/31/2012 Pre-Order Period: 07/24/2012 – 07/30/2012 11:59 (Pacific Time) Pre-Order Bonus Content: The Expendables 2 Videogame PS3™ XMB Theme will be made available to the Eligible Person at the time of their pre-order in PlayStation®Store on the PS3™ system. PlayStation®Plus Offer: Existing members to PlayStation®Plus will receive a 20% discount on the purchase price of The Expendables 2 Videogame by purchasing the game during 07/24/2012 – 08/06/2012 11:59 (Pacific Time). Sound Shapes (PS3™/PS Vita system's) – rated E Purchase price: $14.99 Release Date: 08/07/2012 Pre-Order Period: 07/31/2012 – 08/06/2012 11:59 (Pacific Time) Pre-Order Bonus Content: Sound Shapes PS3™ XMB Theme will be made available to the Eligible Person at the time of their pre-order in the PlayStation®Store on the PS3™ system. PlayStation®Plus Offer: Existing members to PlayStation®Plus will receive a 20% discount on the purchase price of Sound Shapes by purchasing the game during 07/31/2012 – 08/13/2012 11:59 (Pacific Time). Papo & Yo (PS3™ system) – rated E10+ Purchase price: $14.99 Release Date: 08/14/2012 Pre-Order Period: 08/07/2012 – 08/13/2012 11:59 (Pacific Time) Pre-Order Bonus Content: Papo & Yo PS3™ XMB Theme will be made available to the Eligible Person at the time of their pre-order in the PlayStation®Store on the PS3™ system. PlayStation®Plus Offer: Existing members to PlayStation®Plus will receive a 20% discount on the purchase price of Papo & Yo by purchasing the game during 08/07/2012 – 08/20/2012 11:59 (Pacific Time). Counter-Strike®: Global Offensive (PS3™ system) - rated M Purchase Price: $14.99 Release Date: 08/21/2012 Pre-Order Period: 08/14/2012 – 08/20/2012 11:59 (Pacific Time) Pre-Order Bonus Content: Counter-Strike®: Global Offensive PS3™ XMB Theme will be made available to the Eligible Person at the time of their pre-order in the PlayStation®Store on the PS3™ system. PlayStation®Plus Offer: Existing members to PlayStation®Plus will receive a 20% discount on the purchase price of Counter-Strike®: Global Offensive by purchasing the game during 08/14/2012 – 08/27/2012 11:59 (Pacific Time). ** 1. This promotion is open to residents of the United States of America, Canada and Mexico and who meet the minimum game age ratings listed below ("Eligible Persons"). Sony Entertainment Network account is required.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/...or-the-summer/

The blog post confirming the promotion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aihS6F7IDLE

More info on the games themselves:

July 31: The Expendables 2 Videogame (PS3) – Leading off the PLAY promotion and launching first exclusively on PSN, the latest and most explosive co-op action shoot’em up title coming to PSN, based on the popular movie franchise this game leads players right into the upcoming The Expendables 2 movie. The story begins when four Expendables (Barney, Gunner, Caesar and Yin Yang) are hired to rescue an extremely valuable, kidnapped Chinese billionaire. Featuring vehicular combat, four-player co-op story and challenge modes, and a wealth of exotic locales, The Expendables 2 Videogame offers everything an action-game fan could want. Pre-order The Expendables 2 Videogame starting July 24 for $14.99 ($11.99 for PLUS members) and check out the following trailer. August 7: Sound Shapes (PS3/PS Vita) – Play, Compose and Share in a unique take on the classic sidescrolling platformer where your actions make the music. Equal parts instrument and game, Sound Shapes gives everyone the ability to make music. Play through a unique campaign that fuses music and artwork into a classic 2D platformer featuring artwork by Pixeljam, Capy, Superbrothers and more, with music by I Am Robot and Proud, Jim Guthrie and Deadmau5. Additionally, Sound Shapes comes to the PLAY program as a cross-platform title, allowing players to play at home on their PS3, or take it on the go with PlayStation Vita. Create and upload your levels on either platform for others to download and remix on their own. Sound Shapes creates an ever-changing musical community for everyone to enjoy, anywhere. Pre-order Sound Shapes starting July 31 for $14.99 ($11.99 for PLUS members). August 14: Papo & Yo (PS3) – PSN exclusive indie game Papo & Yo tells the story of a young boy, Quico, and his best friend, Monster. Taking place in a dreamlike world inspired by South American favelas, Papo & Yo entices players to explore and solve puzzles as Quico, while simultaneously preventing Monster from eating poisonous frogs, which throws him into an uncontrollable rage. As one of PSN’s most-anticipated indie titles, Papo & Yo is a truly unique and beautiful experience that players can only get on PSN. Pre-order Papo & Yo starting August 7 for $14.99 ($11.99 for PLUS members). August 21: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (PS3) – One of the gaming world’s most celebrated first-person shooter series makes its way to PSN with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, offering an updated take on the tried-and-true objective-based gameplay. Pitting teams of counter-terrorists against terrorists, Global Offensive features a number of classic game types like Bomb Diffusal and Hostage Rescue, and introduces two new modes: Arms Race and Demolition. Up to 10 players can engage in online matches, and the game also supports PlayStation Move, giving players a brand new way to experience the classic Counter-Strike gameplay. Pre-order Counter-Strike: Global Offensive starting August 14 for $14.99 ($11.99 for PLUS members).

Originally Posted by FriskyTanuki http://us.playstation.com/psnplay2012/ I don't see a big blog post yet, but they have a page on the main US site for this year's PSN Play 2012:

Thanks. Been waiting for Papo and Yo. Looks like I might get $3 back... seriously, the Expendables 2 game? While the actual promo is better than Summer of Arcade, the featured games are much worse...

So Playstation Plus members basically get all 4 games for $48 plus a $10 credit? Not bad at all.

Originally Posted by FlyingMonkey9 Will buy Catherine before month is over....Wish it were 14.99 or 9.99 since I can't trade it in after I beat it...

I would suggest trying to snag a physical copy for sub $20 sometime in the future. I bought a digital copy from the sale and while it is a pretty entertaining game, I know it would have been on my trade in list once a good promo came around.

Hm...it doesn't explicitly say it, but I'm going to assume that Sound Shapes will be one of those buy it on PS3, get it for Vita games?